Sleepy Sam's Bed & BreakfastvsHilton Singapore Orchard
Both hotels are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Mandarin Orchard Singapore is preferred by most writers compared to Sleepy Sam's Bed & Breakfast. Mandarin Orchard Singapore has a TripExpert Score of 84 with endorsements from 9 sources such as The Telegraph, Afar Magazine and Fodor's.
Sleepy Sam's Bed & Breakfast
54 Bussorah Street, Singapore, Singapore
From $0/night
- Free Internet
Lonely Planet
"Sleepy Sam's – located in the heart of Kampong Glam – continues to hover near the top of Singapore's best-hostel rankings thanks to its laidback ambience."
Rough Guide
Star
"Brilliantly placed in the heart of the Arab St area, with a few private rooms plus mixed and women-only dorms."
Time Out
"Situated just a stone’s throw from the Sultan Mosque, in what used to be the Sultan’s palace grounds – not bad for $25 a night – Sleepy Sam’s has character by the bucketload." Full review
Frommer's
"One of the island’s most beloved back-packer options is set in lovely row of restored houses in the Malay heritage area, Kampong Glam." Full review
Hilton Singapore Orchard
333 Orchard Road, Singapore 238867, Singapore
From $111/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"This tour group favorite is brilliantly located in the center of Orchard Road." Full review
Fodor's
"The grand main lobby has black-and-white Italian marble and a huge mural, 87 Taoist Immortals, which is based on an 8th-century Chinese scroll." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located in the Orchard Road shopping district, this 1,051-room hotel is popular with both business travelers and tour groups." Full review
Rough Guide
Star
"The hotel is still at the top of its game, luxurious to a fault, well placed right in the middle of Orchard Rd, and has its own high-end mini-mall, too."
Time Out
"The rooms, decorated in soothing neutral colours, marry elegance with comfort; and there are recreational facilities galore, including tennis and squash courts." Full review
Star Service
" Slightly higher standards are available at the nearby Hilton, but this place has a welcome local flavor that will suit frugal travelers in search of good value." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The upscale Mandarin Orchard Singapore is a massive 1,077-room hotel with a prime location next to the large Mandarin Gallery shopping mall." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Hansel by Jo Soh is a great local brand with pretty and quirky fashion for ladies. Named for her pet dog, the store's past season themes have included inspiration from puffins, kueh lapis..." Full review
Lonely Planet
"An elegant yet informal place." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This 45-year-old Meritus property has everything going for it: a prime location in the heart of Orchard Road, access to dining outlets and retail therapy on its doorstep and, best of all, affordable rates." Full review